Dental Hygiene - Pasadena City College

Dental Hygiene from Pasadena City College is a Campus Certificate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: The curriculum prepares a student to provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services supporting oral health. Studies include the biological basis of the health of the teeth and oral cavity, as well as procedures used to prevent decay and to maintain dental health. Employment opportunities include working as a licensed dental hygienist in dental offices, public clinics, schools, industry, research and community health. Students must provide their own transportation to some off-campus clinical sites. The program is approved by the California Board of Dental Examiners and is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, a student is eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene written examination and the California State Board practical examination to obtain licensure as a Dental Hygienist. Applicants for Dental Hygiene licensure are required to submit official fingerprints. The law provides for denial of licensure for crimes or acts which are related to dental hygiene , qualifications and/or duties. Student Learning Outcomes Students will be assessed on their ability to 1. The Pasadena City College Dental Hygiene Program will develop dental hygienist who will offer dental hygiene services of the highest possible caliber while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards; who will strive to be responsible professionals and life-long learners and who will support the dental hygiene profession by active participation. 2. The Pasadena City College Dental Hygiene Program will develop dental hygienists who will be clinically proficient dental hygiene professionals; committed to the patients total well being; who will have the necessary communication, clinical, critical thinking, and management skills to treat patients in their entirety. 3. The Pasadena City College Dental Hygiene Program will develop dental hygienists who will be able to assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention activities in the diverse communities they serve. View more details on Pasadena City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.